Overall Score
42.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3233)42.8
Performance(#4570)57.0
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#2814)59.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm and weighing 160g.
- Its 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, the performance is adequate for everyday tasks, supported by options of 16GB or 32GB storage paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture for good low-light performance and a 13 MP front camera for selfies, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The 3000 mAh battery offers reasonable longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie with One UI, providing a modern user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device does not feature water resistance and has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Available colors include Blue, Pink, Gold, and Black, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
- Overall, the Galaxy J5 (2017) combines solid build quality with functional specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.2"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetExynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T830 MP1
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlue, Pink, Gold, Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass